Wasatch County Library

From the exceptionally large molars of the panda bear to a crab that can punch at a high speed, animal adaptations can be spectacular-and extreme! In this book, dozens of animals from all over the world are described in incredible detail with accompanying full-color photographs. Spiders with a super-long leg span, whales that click at decibel levels like that of an airplane, and more will engage readers with the animal kingdom in a new and exciting...

When a little girl who cannot fall asleep asks her mother for help and her mother describes the way different animals sleep, the girl tries the methods one after another and only finds herself more awake.

Discusses how creatures thrive in packs hunt in groups to confuse predators.

This book tells how different animals prepare for winter, including gathering food, looking for places to hibernate, or migrating to warmer weather.

In this fascinating best seller, Cherry Hill explores the way horses think and how it affects their behavior. Explaining why certain smells and sounds appeal to your horse’s sensibility and what sets off his sudden movements, Hill stresses how recognizing the thought processes behind your horse’s actions can help you communicate effectively and develop a trusting relationship based on mutual respect.

Horrid Henry builds a big, mean monster snowman in order to win the snowman competition against Moody Margaret's ballerina snowgirl, and claim the prize--a year's supply of ice cream--all for himself.

Eleven-year-old Harriet keeps notes on her classmates and neighbors in a secret notebook, but when some of the students read the notebook, they seek revenge.

Zoom in on a world of creatures that are industrious, sociable, and environmentally useful, but that are nevertheless avoided and ignored. Safely examine the wonders of the insect through macrophotography and startling 3-D graphics that reveal the true importance of these amazing life forms.

"Describes how living in a family group helps elephants thrive in their environment. Life cycle, habitat, and interaction with people are explained"--Provided by publisher.

Describes how to read a dog's body language, explains how to effectively train a dog, and offers advice for what to expect as a pet owner and ideas for games both dogs and owners will enjoy.